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WU05 NYG

2005 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,502 mi
Last recorded126,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 NYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 126,498 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 122,646 miles

OFFSIDE REARINNER COWLING RUBBING TYRE WHEN WHEEL IS JACKED UP

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS/SHAFTS TO ROAD WHEEL

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE LOWER SUSPENTION ARM REAR BUSH

Fail 30 Dec 2013 122,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

MAY REQUIRE FRONT BRAKE PADS ON WHEEL REMOVEL

OFFSIDE REAR INNER COWLING RUBBING TYRE WHEN WHEEL IS JACKED UP

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK BALL JOINTD/SHAFTS TO ROAD WHEELS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH

UNABLE TO TEST FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS -BRAKES BINDING

Pass 26 Sep 2011 102,052 miles

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT TREAD DEPTH2:5MM CHANGE SOON

a lot of movement at handbrake lever before brake application

nearside front link rod slight movement in ball joint

offside anti-roll bar link rod slight movement in ball joint

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,982 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 49,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 39,087 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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WU05 NYG is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 79,355 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 NYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 NYG registered?

WU05 NYG is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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